Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

61.5 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Casa Grande, AZ

Brent Singleton

Downtown Flowing Wells, AZ, AZ

Flowing Wells, AZ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.8 miles from Casa Grande, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 61.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near North Trekell Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Trekell Road

Turn right onto North Trekell Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tucson

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: Tucson
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 252 Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 52.3 mi 53m
Jimmie Kerr Boulevard 3.8 mi 6m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 1.7 mi 1m
West Ruthrauff Road 1.2 mi 2m
West Florence Boulevard 1 mi 1m
North Trekell Road 0.9 mi 1m
North Casa Grande Highway 0.2 mi <1m
West Gila Bend Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 52.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Flowing Wells, AZ.

1

Start on AZ 287

33 ft · 2 sec · West Gila Bend Highway
2

Continue on AZ 287

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Florence Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3

Turn right onto North Trekell Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Trekell Road
4

Turn left onto Jimmie Kerr Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmie Kerr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tucson Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 10

1.7 mi · 1 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none lane.
7

Continue on I 10

52 mi · 53 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 252 Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
10

Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
Use the none lane.
11

Turn right

139 ft · 10 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.8 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 61.5 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flowing Wells, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Casa Grande, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Casa Grande, AZ

This is one driving day of about 61.5 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Casa Grande, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 35m into the drive

Downtown Queen Creek, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Flowing Wells, AZ

The final approach into Flowing Wells, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flowing Wells, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.24 one way

$24.48 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $12.92 $25.85
premium $5.59 $13.53 $27.06
diesel $5.64 $13.66 $27.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.46 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.61 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Casa Grande, AZ

Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

MST

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flowing Wells, AZ

Afternoon in Flowing Wells on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

MST

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Jimmie Kerr Boulevard, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Casa Grande, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Trekell Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Jimmie Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Casa Grande, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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